What is an expatriate?
A person who lives in a foreign country.
What does dissent mean?
To differ in opinion; to dispute; to differ; to oppose.
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Social Dynamics

What is an expatriate?

A person who lives in a foreign country.

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Vocabulary Development

What does dissent mean?

To differ in opinion; to dispute; to differ; to oppose.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a deity?

God; divine or supreme being.

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Literary Devices

What does it mean to expatiate?

To speak or write at great length; to describe in full.

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Vocabulary Development

What does countenance mean as a verb?

To approve; to support; to tolerate; to permit.

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Cultural Perspectives

What is an exodus?

A mass departure or emigration.

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Vocabulary Development

What does distraught mean?

Mentally distressed; distracted; crazed; bewildered; hysterical.

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Psychological Concepts

What does credence refer to?

Trust; belief; confidence; faith.

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Vocabulary Development

What does delineate mean?

To outline; to describe; to sketch; to draw.

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Vocabulary Development

What does ephemeral mean?

Very short-lived; lasting only a short time; transitory.

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Vocabulary Development

What does epicurean refer to?

Pleasure-loving; hedonistic.

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Literary Devices

What does it mean to expound?

To set forth in detail; to explain or comment.

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Vocabulary Development

What does effete mean?

Effete describes something that is no longer productive, worn out, degenerate, or exhausted.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of extemporaneous?

Spontaneous; impromptu; improvised.

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Vocabulary Development

What does devious mean?

Deceptive; crooked; twisting; circuitous; indirect.

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Vocabulary Development

What is ennui?

Boredom; apathy; lethargy; tedium.

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Vocabulary Development

What does consummate mean as an adjective?

Perfect or highly accomplished; excellent; skilled; complete.

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Vocabulary Development

What does diversify mean?

To variegate; to make different; to increase the product range of a company; to offer new products.

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Behavioral Traits

What does it mean to err?

To err means to make a mistake, to do something wrong, or to misjudge.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a dilemma?

A difficult situation; difficult decision.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a fallacy?

A fallacy is an illusion, misconception, untruth, or falsehood.

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Construction and Architecture

What does construction refer to?

The act of erecting a building.

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Vocabulary Development

What does devoid mean?

Lacking; empty.

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Vocabulary Development

What does delectable mean?

Very pleasing; adorable; delightful; delicious.

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Vocabulary Development

What does culpable mean?

Deserving blame; guilty.

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Social Dynamics

What is convivial?

Festive; gay; friendly; sociable; merry.

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Behavioral Traits

What does it mean to exploit?

To use for one's selfish purpose.

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Vocabulary Development

What does divulge mean?

To make public; to reveal; to tell; to disclose.

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Vocabulary Development

What does it mean to be erudite?

To be erudite means to have a wide knowledge acquired through reading; being learned, knowledgeable, or educated.

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Behavioral Traits

What does depraved mean?

Depraved describes someone who is corrupt, degenerate, or debauched.

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Vocabulary Development

What does 'dispel' mean?

To drive away; to scatter; to lessen.

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Vocabulary Development

What is an emissary?

An emissary is a person sent on an errand or mission; an envoy, representative, messenger, or delegate.

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Vocabulary Development

What does the term 'cynical' refer to?

Sarcastic; doubting the sincerity of others; pessimistic.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the meaning of extraneous?

Irrelevant; not related; not essential.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of dissolute?

Living loosely; unrestrained in conduct or morals; depraved; licentious; corrupt.

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Behavioral Traits

What is the meaning of craven?

Cowardly; fearful.

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Vocabulary Development

What is an entreat?

An attempt to persuade someone to do something.

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Vocabulary Development

What does cumbrous mean?

Burdensome and clumsy; bulky; unwieldy.

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Vocabulary Development

What does copious mean?

Abundant; in great quantities; plentiful; bountiful.

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Psychological Concepts

What is an exposition?

Setting forth facts; a public exhibition or show.

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Vocabulary Development

What does disconcert mean?

To confuse; to embarrass; to fluster; to worry.

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Vocabulary Development

What does extinct refer to?

Dead; vanished; gone.

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Psychological Concepts

What is consternation?

Amazement or terror that causes confusion; shock; dismay; alarm.

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Vocabulary Development

What does deference mean?

Courteous respect for; honor; esteem; reverence.

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Vocabulary Development

What does consummate mean as a verb?

To complete; to bring to perfection; to fulfill; to perfect.

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Vocabulary Development

What does diverse refer to?

Different; varied.

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Vocabulary Development

What does didactic mean?

Instructive; preachy; educational; tending to lecture others excessively.

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Vocabulary Development

What does facetious mean?

Facetious refers to joking in an awkward or improper manner; it is entertaining or amusing.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of fallacious?

Fallacious means misleading, mistaken, deceptive, or unsound; it refers to something that is false.

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Vocabulary Development

What is 'disparity'?

Difference in form, character or degree; inequality.

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Cultural Perspectives

What is an epitaph?

An inscription on a monument; in honor or memory of a dead person; commemoration.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does it mean to deprecate?

To deprecate means to express disapproval of, to protest against, or to belittle.

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Vocabulary Development

What is 'dissension'?

Conflict; disagreement; disparity.

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Vocabulary Development

What does creditable mean?

Deserving or reflecting credit or honor; praiseworthy; believable.

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Vocabulary Development

What does the term engender mean?

To bring about; to bring forth; to cause; to produce; to generate.

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Vocabulary Development

What does delete mean?

To erase; to cancel; to take out; to remove totally.

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Vocabulary Development

What does 'discrete' refer to?

Separate; individual.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does it mean to denounce?

To denounce means to speak out against, to condemn, to accuse, or to censure.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What is a denunciation?

Denunciation is the act of denouncing; it refers to condemnation.

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Political and Social Commentary

What is a demagogue?

One who manipulates public emotions to gain power or popularity.

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Cultural Perspectives

What is esoteric language?

Esoteric language is understood by only a chosen few; it is confidential or private.

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Vocabulary Development

What does equable mean?

Regular; uniform; even.

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Vocabulary Development

What does elicit mean?

To elicit means to draw out or extract from.

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Vocabulary Development

What does corpulent mean?

Fat; obese; fleshy.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of countenance as a noun?

Face; appearance; features; encouragement; support.

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Vocabulary Development

What does cryptic mean?

Containing hidden meaning; obscure; secret; concealing.

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Emotional Responses

What is equanimity?

Equanimity is poise, composure, dignity, or aplomb, allowing individuals to face turbulent times with strength under stress.

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Vocabulary Development

What does diffident mean?

Timid; lacking self-confidence; shy.

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Vocabulary Development

What does ecclesiastic mean?

Ecclesiastic refers to something that is pertaining or relating to a church.

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Vocabulary Development

What is an edict?

An edict is a decree, command, or order.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What is meant by deplorable?

Deplorable refers to something that is lamentable or wretched.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a fathom in nautical terms?

A fathom is a nautical unit of depth, equal to six feet.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What is devastation?

Devastation refers to widespread ruin or destruction.

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Vocabulary Development

What does credible mean?

Worthy of belief; trustworthy; reliable; dependable.

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Vocabulary Development

What does extirpate mean?

To root out; to destroy totally; to eradicate.

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Vocabulary Development

What does exultation refer to?

Act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee.

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Vocabulary Development

What does exotic mean?

Unusual, striking, foreign, or out of the ordinary.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a dictum?

A formal statement of either fact or opinion; maxim; pronouncement; saying.

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Vocabulary Development

What is a facade?

A facade is the front or face of a building, often used to describe an illusion or deceptive appearance.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of 'discursive'?

Moving from topic to topic; rambling.

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Vocabulary Development

What does 'disparate' mean?

Unequal; different; unlike; contrasting.

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Behavioral Traits

What does deplete mean?

To deplete means to reduce, empty, exhaust, consume, or use up.

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Vocabulary Development

What does dolorous mean?

Sorrowful; mournful; painful.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the noun form of 'dispatch'?

Sending off; shipment; message; communication; promptness.

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Behavioral Traits

What does exemplary behavior refer to?

Exemplary behavior refers to outstanding or praiseworthy actions that serve as a model for others.

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Vocabulary Development

What does expurgate mean?

To purify of offensive material; to censor.

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Cultural Perspectives

What is a cosmopolitan?

A person who is at home in all countries; a citizen of the world.

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Vocabulary Development

What does credulous mean?

Inclined to believe anything; easily imposed upon; naive; gullible; deceivable.

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Behavioral Traits

What does crass mean?

Insensitive; materialistic; rude; ill-mannered.

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Vocabulary Development

What does ensue mean?

To follow; to result.

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Behavioral Traits

What does contemptuous mean?

Disdainful; scornful.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does expedient mean?

Convenient in obtaining a result; guided by self-interest; advantageous.

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Vocabulary Development

What does divisibility mean?

Ability to be separated or divided.

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Vocabulary Development

What does dilettante mean?

An admirer of the fine arts; dabbler; amateur; nonprofessional.

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Vocabulary Development

What does fallible mean?

Fallible means erroneous or not foolproof; it indicates the possibility of making mistakes.

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Vocabulary Development

What does epithet mean?

Name; nickname; title; designation.

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Literary Devices

What is an exemplar?

An exemplar is a copy, model, pattern, or sample that serves as a standard.

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Vocabulary Development

What does the term 'curt' mean?

Rudely abrupt; blunt; brief; gruff.

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Vocabulary Development

What is dearth?

Scarcity; shortage; lack.

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Vocabulary Development

What does cringe mean?

To shrink in fear; to flinch; to grovel; to recoil.

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Vocabulary Development

What does devout mean?

Reverent; sincere; pious; earnest; religious.

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Behavioral Traits

What is the definition of demeanor?

Demeanor refers to behavior, bearing, conduct, or appearance.

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Behavioral Traits

What does demure mean?

Demure describes someone who is affectedly or falsely modest or prim; serious, calm, or shy.

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Vocabulary Development

What does curb mean?

Restraint; framework; raised edge of a sidewalk.

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Vocabulary Development

What does cursory mean?

Hasty; slight; brief; perfunctory; superficial.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the definition of dogmatic?

Opinionated; rigid; authoritative; intolerant.

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Vocabulary Development

What does it mean to fathom?

To fathom means to understand, to get to the bottom of something, or to measure the depth of something.

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Vocabulary Development

What does fatuous mean?

Fatuous means lacking in seriousness; it describes something that is vain, silly, stupid, or inane.

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Vocabulary Development

What does the term dynamic mean?

Dynamic refers to something that is forceful, vigorous, or energetic.

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Vocabulary Development

What does it mean to construe?

To interpret; to explain the sense of; to analyze; to understand.

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Vocabulary Development

What does crucial mean?

Very important; decisive; essential.

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Vocabulary Development

What does 'discourse' mean?

To communicate in an orderly fashion; to talk.

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Vocabulary Development

What does the term entreat mean?

To beg earnestly; to implore; to plead.

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Behavioral Traits

What is a delinquent?

Failing to fulfill an obligation; guilty of an offense.

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Vocabulary Development

What does deluge refer to?

Great flood; downpour; inundation; drenching rain.

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Literary Devices

What is an epigram?

A witty or satirical poem or statement; letter; ingenious saying; proverb; phrase.

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Vocabulary Development

What does disconsolate mean?

Without hope; sad; dejected; depressed.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does it mean to exculpate someone?

To exculpate someone means to free them from guilt or to declare them innocent.

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Vocabulary Development

What does feasible mean?

Feasible means reasonable, practical, achievable, likely, or possible.

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Vocabulary Development

What is the meaning of diverting?

Entertaining; distracting; deflecting; amusing.

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Behavioral Traits

What is erratic behavior?

Erratic behavior is unpredictable, irregular, or unsettled actions often attributed to external stressors.

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Vocabulary Development

What is an erratum?

An erratum is a correction of a manual, handbook, or other nonfictional text that contained mistakes.

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Vocabulary Development

What does it mean to edify?

To edify means to establish, educate morally or spiritually, improve, or strengthen.

p.13
Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does exceptionable mean?

Exceptionable means objectionable or something that may be protested.

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Vocabulary Development

What does ejaculate mean?

To ejaculate means to exclaim or utter suddenly; to blurt out.

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Vocabulary Development

What does 'dispassionate' mean?

Lack of feeling; impartial; calm; unbiased.

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Behavioral Traits

What does egotistic mean?

Egotistic refers to someone who is conceited, selfish, or self-centered.

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Vocabulary Development

What is fealty?

Fealty refers to faithfulness or loyalty, often in a context of allegiance.

p.8
Vocabulary Development

What does 'dispatch' mean as a verb?

To do speedily; to send off; to eliminate; to dismiss.

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Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does depreciate mean?

To depreciate means to belittle, to speak slightingly of, or to reduce the value or cost.

p.11
Moral and Ethical Considerations

What does egregious mean?

Egregious describes something that is extremely and noticeably bad, flagrant, or rude.

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Vocabulary Development

What does elucidate mean?

To elucidate means to make clear, explain, or clarify.

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